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Newspaper

Sisseton Weekly Standard

Location

Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1914

Page

5

Sisseton Area Social Roundup and Local Notes

Miss Adelle McDonald spent Sunday and Monday with her sister at Milbank. John Hegle of Claire City bought an Indian motorcycle from Teigen Bros. and is now riding like Jehu. Miss Ella Wilde and Miss Laura Rask visited Minneapolis for a few days. Dr Scheffler owns a Mormon roadster to aid his work. Miss Anna Kelly, Miss Hannah Rasix and Messrs Hub Boltenbeck and Will Porter motored to Browns Valley. The thermometer dropped Monday night forming thick ice. early garden stuff and fruit blossoms may have suffered. Auditor Lien visited Pierpont and brought his automobile home with his son Hobart. Mrs A W Tower entertained her mother and brother from Nasuah, Iowa. A W Tower and daughter Susie left for Blairville, Canada where they own land. Dr Cook’s family members, including Knight, may join later. Ole Berg of Effington underwent appendicitis surgery in Browns Valley and is nearly ready to leave. A typo in election results corrected: Frank Parker, socialist, was elected alderman, not Casper Kennedy. New Effington Record.

A.W. Tower Susie Blairville Sask Canada

Farm for Rent Near Sisseton

Farm for rent in quarter section two miles from Sisseton. Enquire of J H Mead. Mrs Theodore Christopherson left Monday for Canada and Mr Christopherson will soon follow.

Sisseton J.H. Mead Theodore Christopherson Canada Mr. Christopherson

Opticians and jewelers convention trip ends with car purchase

M. E. Crockett attended a three day convention in Pierre at the week's start then traveled to Minneapolis to buy a motor car likely to be brought home Saturday with John McGoy assisting. The boys’ sprint to outdo each other with class colors produced several daring feats and minor injuries needing stitches and court plaster.

M. E. Crockett Pierre Opticians Minneapolis John McGoy Cous

Prohibition Petition Seeks Congressional Vote

A local effort circulated a petition urging Congress to enact nationwide prohibition. The document notes that Section I prohibits sale, manufacture, or importation of intoxicating liquors, aiming to restrict all beverage of intoxicating nature. Signers gathered over a short period to back the message.

Fey. Pla Piel Conecessyon Congress Manuacura Peter Uieykar

Wild geese dispute lands in court after theft claim

For plain sewing and a children’s items notice, Eldora R For Sale signals a sale. A Field Chau hieuse draft and John Lampke with Jack Tew and C S Robbie killed two wild geese Sunday. The birds were domesticated and owned by W F Miller, who prompted the arrest. The case may rise to circuit court.

Dra John Lampke Jack Tew C. S. Robbie W. F. Miller

North Dakota Flax Seed Sample and Prices Noted

In North Dakota lot No 52 Wilt Re sistant Flax Seed not sold yet, grown on old land and performing well. Some claim it can be seeded three times on the same land with good result. Sample and prices available at First National Bank Staing Bros. and Fred Schachher in Sisseton South Dakota R8. Phone line 13.

North Dakota First National Bank Staing Bros Fred Schhacher Sisseton S.D

Sophomore Party At Local School Dormitory

A junior class party at Puch school hosted by Tuan’s home on Wednesday evening featured students socializing and competing in a marshmallow contest. The event included a Latin poem by Miss Perkins, a reading by J. Weatherstui, and refreshments served by class members acting as waiters.

Sophomiore Cliss Teisseten Puch Tie High Tuan Wes Whisroid Dinnaind Gladys Lewis Miss Perkins Aida J. Weatherstui

Local Social Notes Highlight Wilma Guests

Misses May Walker and Jane Munro of Wilma were guests of Miss Violet Minder Saturday. W. A. Robinson, just back from Fairmount North Dakota, has resumed work there.

May Walker Jane Munro Wilma Violet Minder

Milbank Eye Specialist to Visit Hotel Commercial

Dr. F. J. Maw eye specialist of Milbank South Dakota will be at the Hotel Commercial on June 2nd. He comes well recommended by Milbank’s best citizens and invites patients to attend.

F. J. Maw Milbank S. D Dr. Maw Millbank Adv

Help Wanted Odd Jobs at Central House

Advertises odd jobs including lawn care painting shoe repair and window work. Mentions G E Akin and Sisse ton with location at the Central House. Appears in 41-tf issue. Seeking workers with flexible tasks and fair terms.

Akin Sisseton S. D

Mayor Knapp Moves Into His Own Home

County Surveyor Hartge will move into the Knapps former residence. Miss Bryant returned to Milbank Tuesday after an accident that killed her uncle. Miss Nellie Oliver is teaching in her niece Herbert B. Tysell editor of the Britton Journal passed through town by auto with his family en route to St Paul for pleasure.

Knapp Hartge Knapps Miss Bryant Milbank Nellie Oliver Herbert B. Tysell Britton Journal St. Paul

Wallpaper and paper hanging services offered by Ray

J A Ray advertises wallpaper from samples with a 50 percent discount from list price. Also provides painting and paper hanging with seven years of experience and a guarantee of quality. Phone to J A Ray, City.

J. A. Ray City

Wanted by seton Band seeks experienced cornet player

Local notice seeks an experienced musician to join a band. The ideal applicant can play a band instrument, attend practice sessions, and notably needs cornet ability. Contact Ralph Thurston in Sisseton at 8.D. or call 151 for details.

Byseton Ralph Thurston Sisseton

The Quality Jeweler Offers Durable Engagement Rings

A. O. Tostenson promotes a lasting engagement ring as a symbol of enduring affection. The ad touts Roberts county’s largest collection with flexible pricing, inviting customers to buy now or soon.

Roberts County A. O. Tostenson

Swedl TVE Specialist Office Booking Mentioned

Henry Helvig shows off a classy six cylinder Chalmers in town. Wm Michener, wife and daughter, John Olson and Miss Peterson visited from the county’s upper end to renew acquaintance on Wednesday.

Henry Helvig Chalmers Wm. Michener John Olson Miss Peterson

Peever man begins 60 day jail term for liquor sale

Arthur Wilcox of Peever started a two month jail sentence last week after being sent here by the federal court. He also faces a $100 fine for selling liquor illegally. The city council plans to install many hitching posts for farmers and business owners agree to a 30 minute street parking limit for smoother traffic.

Arthur Wilcox Peever

State Attorney Urges Tax Lien Question Before State Supreme Court

State Attorney Mani argued a tax matter before the State supreme court early this week, raising a novel question in the state about whether taxes may become a lien on personal property upon a change in ownership. In Pierre, Mani met Howard Fuller, a former Sissetonian, who reported the arrival of a baby girl, the first in his family.

Mani State Supreme Court Pierre Howard Fuller

School Report District No 4 Bosske Boys in attendance

District No 4 Bosske reports two boys and two girls totaling fourteen with perfect attendance. Kenneth Atcind portrayed perfect for eight months since January. Emma Jones and Eva Schacher earned honor marks in spelling. Enterprise pupils Yina Syverson Mabel Blinche Thorne Twitero enrolled last month. School closed May 5 with a children’s picnic. R Kleven, teacher. girls enrolled.

Bosske Totel Kenneth Atcind Palse Alyina Syverson Mabel Blinche Thorne Twitero Enterprise Emma Jones Eva Schacher R. Kleven

A Good Woman Dies in City Home

Mrs Catherine Eagan aged four and a half after long illness Prompura died Monday morning. Survived by daughter Kate and son John of the city, plus sons Robert of Sisseton and Leo of Goodwill. Remains returned to New Haven Iowa for burial beside father.

Catherine Eagan Kate John Toyo Robert Sisseton Leo Goodwill New Haven Lowa

Sunday School Leader to Speak at Methodist Church

Dr. Garrett Verkuyle, superintendent of Sunday school work for the Presbyterian church in Minnesota and Wisconsin, will lecture at the Methodist church Monday night May 18. He plans a visit to the Good Will Mission on the 18th and will speak that evening. No charge. Eight o clock May 18 is the event for all Sunday school workers to hear a well trained expert.

Garrett Verkuyle Presbyterian Church Minnesota Wisconsin Methodist Church

Seed corn varieties promise good germination in Minnesota

Thompson Hardware offers Minnesota No. 13 and White Cap seed corn that will grow, ripen, and yield well. The varieties are graded with guaranteed germination, supporting reliable starts for farmers.

Minnesota Thompson Hardware

Alfalfa Hay For Sisseton Secured For June 9

Local notes indicate alfalfa hay has been secured for Sisseton and will arrive on June 9. Oats and butter prices appear in scattered lines, with some nutritional and feed terms listed. The text references bios and essays, with unclear context beyond commodity mentions.

Sisseton

Lepler Eyes Specialist at Swedlund Building Office

Lepler, a specialist in eye care, operates from an office in the Swedlund building. The consultation aims to assess vision and discuss treatment options.

Lepler Swedlund Building

Meeting at the New Grand Next Sunday Night

Miss Sanford to deliver a fine talk at the New Grand meeting next Sunday night. Mrs Greenfield and her son Burton have returned from Minneapolis and the family moved into the house recently vacated by Prof. Guthrie.

New Grand

Methodists Agree to Raise Funds for Brookings Hospital Parlor

Dora Bridge the Deaconess spoke at the M E church last Sunday and made a good impression here. The Methodists agreed to raise the necessary sum of money for furnishing the hospital parlor for the hospital at Brookings.

Dora Bridge M. E Brookings

Also Mentioned on This Page

Une Sisseton and Vicinity Adelle McDonald John Hegle Claire City Teigen Bros Jehu Ella Wilde Laura Rask Dr. Scheffler Anna Kelly Hannah Rasix Hub Bol- Tenbeck Will Porter Browns Valley Auditor Lien Pierpont Hobeart A. W. Tower Mrs. Eger E. A Nasahu Iowa Ole Berg Effington Dak Browns Valley Hospital Browns Valley Tribune Casper Kennedy Frank Parker Parker Effington Record Royal Prohibition Eldora R A. Field W. A. Robinson Fairmount, N. D E. M. Batson Prop. Sisseton Tve Swedland Building BE Laval the de Laval de Laval Thomas Thompson Sisseton M. E. Crockett Eye Specialist Vaal Red Cross Cros Store
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